Wellness Newsletter - Citizens Energy Group

Superfood Spotlight: Pomegranate

Written by Melissa Hehmann, RDN, CDE | 11/30/20 3:09 PM

Pomegranates, like most fruit, are low in fat and calories, contain no saturated fat or cholesterol, and are naturally low in sodium. Pomegranates are also excellent sources of fiber, vitamin C and K, and loaded with disease-fighting antioxidants. 

How to Seed a Pomegranate

Pomegranates are great for us and so delicious, but it can be intimidating to know how to get the seeds, or arils, out. Learn how to seed a Pomegranate HERE.

 

10 Ways to Enjoy Pomegranate

  1. Sprinkle the arils into vegetable or fruit salads for a tangy crunch.
  2. Mix arils into oatmeal for bright color and a naturally sweet flavor.
  3. Add pomegranate juice to sparkling water for a delicious taste without added sugar.
  4. Stir arils into plain yogurt and use it to top pancakes or waffles.
  5. Toss arils into a spinach or leafy green salad.
  6. Add arils to cooked brown rice or quinoa pilaf instead of dried fruit.
  7. Sprinkle arils onto a vegetable pizza.
  8. Simmer pomegranate juice over low heat until it’s reduced by half, then use as glaze for chicken or pork chops.
  9. Add arils to your favorite vinaigrette for a burst of flavor in salads.
  10. Stir arils into cranberry sauce for crunch and flavor.